Riley County

Ecosystem Overview

The Riley County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Riley County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jerry Dishman Lake, Riley County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Riley County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jerry Dishman Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common2,024 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common884 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common816 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Very Common541 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common395 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common327 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common309 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common300 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common294 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common284 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common229 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Occasional193 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional188 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional185 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Occasional179 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional138 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional126 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Rare119 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare106 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare99 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Riley County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jerry Dishman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Riley County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Riley County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Jerry Dishman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Jerry Dishman Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common2,024 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common884 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Very Common816 obs.

Colinus virginianus

Northern Bobwhite

Very Common541 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common395 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common327 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common309 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common300 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common294 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common284 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Common229 obs.

Vireo bellii

Bell's Vireo

Occasional193 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional188 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional185 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Occasional179 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Occasional138 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional126 obs.

Coccyzus americanus

Yellow-billed Cuckoo

Rare119 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare106 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare99 obs.

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